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Jewish Head Coverings: A Blessing On Your Head
Jewish Head Coverings: A Blessing On Your Head
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jun 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The yarmulke has become an almost universal symbol of Judaism; however, Jews around the world cover their heads and hair in many different ways, including hats, wigs, and scarves. This custom isn't Jewish law, but was developed over centuries as a community norm that continues on in a variety of ways today. In this episode, guest scholars Eric Silverman and Amy K. Milligan discuss the history and practice of head and hair covering – and what the practices reveal about Jewish experiences of gender, assimilation, and antisemitism. Images of the styles discussed in this episode are available at associationforjewishstudies.org/headcoverings.
Released:
Jun 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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